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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,554.07, 25,593.39 and 10,997.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,554.07, 25,593.39 and 10,997.99 is: 15,170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,554.07 : 25,593.39 = 10,997.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,554.07/25,593.39 = 10,997.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,554.07x = 25,593.39 × 10,997.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,554.07x = 281,475,719.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,475,719.32/18,554.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,170.56

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